STORIES OF USEFUL INVENTIONS, excerpt
By S. E. Forman

1911

THE MATCH

(There never was a time when the world was without fire, but there was a time when men did not know how to kindle fire; and after they learned how to kindle one, it was a long, long time before they learned how to kindle one easily. In these days we can kindle a fire without any trouble, because we can easily get a match; but we must remember that the match is one of the most wonderful things in the world, and that it took men thousands of years to learn how to make one. Let us learn the history of this familiar little object, the match.)

Fire was first given to man by nature itself. When a forest is set on fire by cinders from a neighboring volcano, or when a tree is set ablaze by a thunderbolt, we may say that nature strikes a match. In the early history of the world, nature had to kindle all the fires, for man by his own effort was unable to produce a spark. The first method, then, of getting fire for use was to light sticks of wood at a flame kindled by nature—by a volcano, perhaps, or by a stroke of lightning. These firebrands were carried to the home and used in kindling the fires there. The fire secured in this way was carefully guarded and was kept burning as long as possible. But the flame, however faithfully watched, would sometimes be extinguished. A sudden gust of wind or a sudden shower would put it out. Then a new firebrand would have to be secured, and this often meant a long journey and a deal of trouble.

In 1827, John Walker, a druggist in a small English town, tipped a splint with sulphur, chlorate of potash, and sulphid of antimony, and rubbed it on sandpaper, and it burst into flame. The druggist had discovered the first friction-chemical match, the kind we use to-day. It is called friction-chemical because it is made by mixing certain chemicals together and rubbing them. Although Walker's match did not require the bottle of acid, nevertheless it was not a good one. It could be lighted only by hard rubbing, and it sputtered and threw fire in all directions. In a few years, however, phosphorus was substituted on the tip for antimony, and the change worked wonders. The match could now be lighted with very little rubbing, and it was no longer necessary to have sandpaper upon which to rub it. It would ignite when rubbed on any dry surface, and there was no longer any sputtering. This was the phosphorus match, the match with which we are so familiar.

Which line from the parentheses paragraph shows the value of the match?

A. but there was a time when men did not know how to kindle fire

B. it was a long, long time before they learned how to kindle one easily

C. There never was a time when the world was without fire

D. In these days we can kindle a fire without any trouble, because we can easily get a match

Answer: B. it was a long, long time before they learned how to kindle one easily

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Truth says that between the “Negroes of the South” and the “Women of the North” they are all talking about their rights. Why do you think Truth chose these specific words to describe women?

What are some failures of Mae Jemison?
Help please!!

After watching the video, “Birmingham and the Children’s March,” write three to four sentences describing how you think you would have felt if you had been one of the children participating in the children’s march.

Shawn sat in his seat as the morning bell rang and released a big yawn. He rubbed his eyes and could feel how baggy they were. He stretched as the teacher went to the front of the class and began talking, "Good morning, students! I'll take attendance while you start working on that test that I promised you." The class let out a collective groan, but Shawn's eyes widened. He began rummaging through his backpack and pulled out a crumpled notebook with part of the cover torn off it. He frantically rifled through the pages, many of which were filled with just a few words or doodles. The teacher looked directly at Shawn as he said, "OK, class, put your notes away and clear off your desks. It's test time." Shawn began looking around the room frantically. He saw Cassie sitting next to him. Shawn whispered, "Psst... Cassie." She turned to him with a scowl. His eyes pleaded with hers. "Not gonna happen, Shawn," Cassie said loudly. This startled Shawn and he jumped in his seat. The teacher looked at Shawn again, "No more talking class." 6. Was Shawn up late last night studying for the test? _______________________________________ How do you know this?

What is the relationship between the pairs of the analogy

Read the sentence from Lord of the Flies.

[Ralph] noticed that the sweat in his palm was cool now; realized with surprise that he did not really expect to meet any beast and didn’t know what he would do about it if he did.

Why might William Golding have chosen the phrase "the sweat in his palm was cool now"?


to show Ralph's anger

to show that Ralph has become calm

to indicate that Ralph has become joyful

to indicate that Ralph has become fearful

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Which statement best explains how the gerund is used in a sentence

Helpppp meeee please

What is the meaning of the poem The Fruit Garden Path? (short summary)

Type the verb suggested by the related word(s).

meditation:

Type the verb suggested by the related word(s).

minimization; minimal:

PLZ I GIVE BRAINLIEST Well, three or four months run along, and it was well into the winter now. I had been to school most all the time and could spell and read and write just a little, and could say the multiplication table up to six times seven is thirty-five, and I don't reckon I could ever get any further than that if I was to live forever. I don't take no stock in mathematics, anyway.

At first I hated the school, but by and by I got so I could stand it. Whenever I got uncommon tired I played hookey, and the hiding I got next day done me good and cheered me up. So the longer I went to school the easier it got to be. I was getting sort of used to the widow's ways, too, and they warn't so raspy on me. Living in a house and sleeping in a bed pulled on me pretty tight mostly, but before the cold weather I used to slide out and sleep in the woods sometimes, and so that was a rest to me. I liked the old ways best, but I was getting so I liked the new ones, too, a little bit. The widow said I was coming along slow but sure, and doing very satisfactory. She said she warn't ashamed of me.



How did Mark Twain organize this passage?

A.

In descriptive form

B.

In sequence

C.

In a problem/solution structure

D.

In a cause/effect structure

Part A: According to the information in the article, what is the relationship between happiness and anticipating experiences?


Group of answer choices


While anticipating future experiences, people often imagine what they will be like, which increases their joy and excitement.


The longer people have to wait to experience something, the more anxious and less happy they become.


When people know more about what to expect from a product they anticipate the buying, they experience more joy buying it.


People are less likely to try to outspend one another on experiences than products, which leads to increased happiness for those who buy experiences.

Cody is working on the introduction to a narrative that he is writing about a talking frog
Which sentences belong in an effective introduction?
Select the three correct answers.
Jeremiah was outgoing, while Bess was thoughtful.
Jeremiah the frog and Bess, a turtle, were best friends.
Once, the friends almost became part of a human’s science project.
When the net came over their heads, Jeremiah and Bess were terrified.

Read the following persuasive paragraph. In one to two sentences, explain how the author uses a counterclaim to help support his or her position regarding school uniforms. Be sure to use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics.

"School Uniforms"

Requiring uniforms in public high schools has been debated for many years. There are certainly many positive reasons for having students wear them. If students were uniformly dressed, there would be less distractions about clothing, adding more focus on academics. Another reason to add uniforms is that there would no longer be conflict over how young people dress. There would be no singling out of poorer students who cannot wear designer labels, and young people wouldn't have to worry so much about fitting in because of how they dress. Opponents, however, say requiring school uniforms suppresses a young person's need for individuality. This simply isn't the case, though, as students can use hairstyle, jewelry, and so on to show their individuality. Requiring school uniforms would erase a number of conflicts and problems facing high school students today.

Read Zion National Park:


In 1917, Horace Albright visited the canyon created by the Virgin River in southwestern Utah. He was amazed at the beauty of the colorful cliffs. Albright determined that this national monument would become a popular tourist destination. The official name of the monument at that time was Mukuntuweap National Monument. It had been named in honor of the Paiutes who lived in the region. Albright thought that the name was difficult to pronounce and proposed a name change. President Woodrow Wilson renamed the monument Zion National Monument, which became Zion National Park in 1919. The number of people visiting the park increased from approximately 300 in 1914 to 1,814 people in 1919.


Zion National Park is known for its many hiking trails. The shortest trail leads to one of the popular destinations: Weeping Rock, a cliff face with a hanging garden. Over the years, water made its way through the Navajo sandstone of the cliff, traveling through pores and creating canyons. Eventually, the water encountered a layer of rock that was impermeable. The water was unable to continue down, so it traveled horizontally. At Weeping Rock, the water comes through the pores of the sandstone. The amount of water that flows out of the rock can be a trickle or a stream, giving the impression that the rock is crying. Vegetation grows in shaded areas of the cliff with water coming through the rock. As the plants grow out of the rock face, they give the illusion that they are hanging in the air.


In the last century, word spread of Zion National Park's many natural treasures, like the Weeping Rock. Roads, trails, and visitor centers were built. More people traveled to Zion in order to hike, horseback ride, and go canyoneering. The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel was constructed by 1930. Visitors still use the tunnel to travel from Zion to the Grand Canyon or Bryce Canyon. Now, park rangers are facing problems created by having too many visitors. Trails and campgrounds are overused and need repairs. Visitors are straying off the trails to create their own, thereby damaging the vegetation. Rangers are considering the best ways to protect this national park and maintain its beauty for future generations.


How did the improvements made to the park create new and unexpected problems?


1. The many improvements made to the park included the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, which allowed people who did not value nature to visit the park. As a result, people in the area started visiting other national parks more than coming to Zion.

2. The many improvements made to the park increased the size of the facilities, allowing more people to hold special events at Zion National Park. As a result, more damage was done to the landscape by irresponsible visitors to the events at the park.

3. The many improvements made to the park made it easier to access the area and provided more recreation opportunities. As a result, the park's popularity increased, leading to huge numbers of visitors and the problems that come with them.

4. The many improvements made to the park made it necessary to start charging money for admission. Since people thought that the park was exclusive. More people wanted to come, so they could take pictures with the hanging gardens.

Why is it important to be aware of your communities needs?pls help.

Dead birds bad luck, said aunt nicey, poking her head from the kitchen door. Specially red dead birds. What did this foreshadow?
1. Another red birds dead
2. The narrator's death
3. Doodles death
4. Aunt niceys death

Brown Girl Dreaming Pg. 20-41 Questions


Answer each question completely and thoroughly. Rephrase the question in your answer.

1. Why does the chapter “uncle odell” begin with a description of what Jacqueline’s mother is doing?



What is the effect of using a description like this?

2. How does “good news” mirror “uncle odell”? Why would the author skip a few months in order to do this?

3. How are Grace and mother similar? What brings them together?

4. How does Jacqueline’s father feel about the South? How does her mother feel about the South?



Why is there such a difference?


5. How is traveling in South Carolina different than in Ohio?



What does Jacqueline’s mother tell her brother? Why does she say this?


6. The chapter Jacqueline and her mother arrive in South Carolina is titled “home.” What does this tell us about this place compared to Ohio?


7. How does mother act in South Carolina? How is this different from Ohio?



What do her cousins say about her? What does this tell us?


8. “No past. No future. Just this perfect Now.”



What type of story element is this? Explain.


9. Why do they leave South Carolina at night?


10. What is the purpose of the “rivers” chapter? What does it add to their journey?


11. Describe the only picture of her parents.



How is it reflective of their relationship?


12. This is the end of Part One. Why would the author choose to end this part here?

Item 5
Read this excerpt from Lord of the Flies.

Jack drew up his legs, clasped his knees, and frowned in an effort to attain clarity.

"All the same—in the forest. I mean when you’re hunting, not when you’re getting fruit, of course, but when you’re on your own—"

He paused for a moment, not sure if Ralph would take him seriously.

"Go on."

"If you’re hunting sometimes you catch yourself feeling as if—" He flushed suddenly.

"There’s nothing in it of course. Just a feeling. But you can feel as if you’re not hunting, but—being hunted, as if something’s behind you all the time in the jungle."

What does the excerpt indicate about Jack?

He is happy to have others take charge of things.

He wants people to think he is fearless.

His arrogance masks a degree of fear.

His kindness masks a streak of cruelty.

What does the author of "Soda's a problem but...… think about the argument that "people are helpless in the face of sugar"?

Which is the BEST paraphrase of the paragraph from a source on coral reefs​

Digital literacy is the capacity to use information and communication
technologies to search, assess, and relay information, requiring both cognitive
and technical skills. Why is digital literacy needed in this era where distance
learning is a norm due to the pandemic? Explain your answer in a five or six sentence paragraph.

In her story about the fountain pen on page 361, Anne uses an example of personification, human characteristics given to something nonhuman.

Identify the example of personification and explain why Anne uses it.

This is a question my teacher asked us if we like Baby (Madison Beer) better or You broke me first (Tate Mcrae) HELPPP
She said if we guess it wrong we failing her class(︶^︶)

What do myths and fairy tales have in common?

They always use elements of magic to tell their stories.
They always have characters who are orphans
They never have sad endings.
They never talk about what a character thinks or feels.

If an ad's job is to persuade us, what is our job?
O A. To feel the emotions that the advertisers try to incite in us
B. To recognize the ad's tactics and make intelligent choices
O C. To buy the products that our favorite celebrities endorse
O D. To report the advertisers to government authorities for fraud

Please help me fast running out of time.............

Can someone answer this really fast